President Trump releases petition requesting support on standing during the national anthem

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In another step to try to keep pressure on the NFL for not disciplining players who are choosing to protest during the national anthem, President Trump and Vice President Pence released a petition asking for supporters' signatures.

The Trump Make America Great Again Committee, his campaign committee, posted a petition Thursday on the GOP web site asking for signatures from supporters who believe in standing for The Star-Spangled Banner ''to show your patriotism and support," first reported by The New York Daily News.

The petition comes one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFL Players Association, team owners and players met for two days in New York City to discuss, among other things, how to handle the anthem moving forward and enact social change on a national level.

The movement started last season when then-San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee. When Kaepernick knelt during the anthem, he did so to draw attention to racial inequality and police brutality.

“We just had two days of conversations with our owners of which this was a fair amount of the conversation and I think our clubs all see this the same way,” Goodell said Wednesday. “We want our players to stand. We’re going to continue to encourage them to stand. And we’re going to continue to work on these issues within the community.

"I can’t deal with hypotheticals right now. We’ll deal with these issues as they come up, but for right now, that’s our focus.”

Nov. 5: Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt stands in support of his teammates, including Michael Bennett, who are sitting during the singing of the national anthem before the game against the Washington Redskins. Elaine Thompson, AP

Oct. 29: Defensive tackle Carlos Watkins (91) and his Texans teammates kneel during the national anthem before kickoff against the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 29: Texans quarterback Tom Savage, right, holds the hand of quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before the start of a game against the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers players kneel during the performance of the national anthem before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. Eric Risberg, AP

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Robert Quinn (94) raises his right fist during the USA national anthem before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium. Steven Flynn, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles players Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Rodney McLeod (23) raise their fists as they stand with head coach Doug Pederson during the national anthem before a game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Charlotte. Mike McCarn, AP

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Aaron Colvin (22) and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) cross their arms during the national anthem before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) and linebacker Steve Longa (54) kneel during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) and linebackers Ryan Anderson (52) and Chris Carter (55) kneel with teammates during the playing of the national anthem before the game against the Oakland Raiders at FedEx Field. Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder stands with cornerbacks Josh Norman (24), Bashaud Breeland (26) and safety D.J. Swearinger (36) during the playing of the national anthem before the game against the Oakland Raiders at FedEx Field. Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers tight ends Lance Kendricks (84) and Martellus Bennett (80) sit on the bench during the national anthem prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field. Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) sits during the national anthem as Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) and center Justin Britt (68) stand next to him prior to kickoff against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins, center, raises his fist as he stands between teammates Chris Long, left, and Rodney McLeod during a rendition of the national anthem before a against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Landover, Md. Alex Brandon, AP

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) and defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) raise their hands after the national anthem before a game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. James Kenney, AP

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) raises his fist during the performance of the national anthem before a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP

Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt (68), and cornerback Jeremy Lane (20) stand near defensive end Michael Bennett (72) as Bennett sits on the bench during the national anthem before the team's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Seattle. Scott Eklund, AP

Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles holds his fist in the air while Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles puts his arm around him during the national anthem prior to the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Leff, Getty Images

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Cameron Jefferson raising his fist during the national anthem before an preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Jefferson says he gained the courage to raise his fist in protest during the anthem once he saw Chris Long hug Eagles teammate Malcolm Jenkins on the opposite sideline on Thursday. Matt Rourke, AP

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) sits during the National Anthem prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Robert Quinn, right, gestures during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. Jae Hong, AP

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raises his fist in the air during the national anthem before a game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer, AP

San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the national anthem while members of the military hold the flag before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi's Stadium. Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) kneels during the national anthem before the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) kneels during the national anthem before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and teammate 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel during the playing of the national anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Kirby Lee,USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, sits during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ORG XMIT: CACC105 Chris Carlson, AP